Embolic filter device
View Patent ↗An embolic filter device has a tubular structure having a front end, a first section, a first section rear end, a left collection pocket formed in the first section rear end, a right collection pocket formed in the first section rear end, a first narrow passage, a second section, a second section front end, a second section rear end, a left second section collection pocket, a right second section collection pocket, a second narrow passage, and a rear end.
1. An embolic filter device comprising: a tubular structure having a front end, a first section, a first section rear end, a left collection pocket formed in the first section rear end, a right collection pocket formed in the first section rear end, a first constricted passage, a second section, a second section front end, a second section rear end, a left second section collection pocket, a right second section collection pocket, a second constricted passage, and a rear end.
2. The embolic filter device of claim 1 wherein the device is constructed of a suitable material comprising a polymer, a metal, or a combination of thereof.
3. The embolic filter device of claim 1 wherein the device is configured to be positioned within an aortic arch and configured to expands to form a shape of the aortic arch.
4. The embolic filter device of claim 1 wherein the first constricted passage is closed and is capable of stretching to allow a wire, catheter, or other device to pass through the passage without allowing any debris to pass there through.
5. The embolic filter device of claim 1 wherein the device is formed as a tubular mesh structure.
6. The embolic filter device of claim 1 wherein the first section is larger than the second section.
7. The embolic filter device of claim 1 wherein the first constricted passage comprises a spring.
8. The embolic filter device of claim 1 wherein the first constricted passage comprises a band constructed of polytetrafluoroethylene.
9. An embolic filter device comprising: a tubular structure having a front end, a first section, a first section rear end, a left collection pocket formed in the first section rear end, a right collection pocket formed in the first section rear end, a first constricted passage, a second section, a second section front end, a second section rear end, a left second section collection pocket, a right second section collection pocket, a second constricted passage, and a rear end; and a stent having an interior, the tubular structure for insertion into the interior of the stent.
10. The embolic filter device of claim 9 wherein the first constricted passage is closed and is capable of stretching to allow a wire, catheter, or other device to pass through the passage without allowing any debris to pass there through.
11. The embolic filter device of claim 9 wherein the embolic filter device is constructed of a suitable material as comprising a polymer, a metal, or a combination of thereof.
12. The embolic filter device of claim 9 wherein the first section is larger than the second section.
13. The embolic filter device of claim 9 wherein the first constricted passage comprises a spring.
14. The embolic filter device of claim 9 wherein the first constricted passage comprises a band constructed of polytetrafluoroethylene.